RESIDENTS living near a children's home in Brinnington are calling for its closure after suffering years of abuse from the teenage tenants.

RESIDENTS living near a children's home in Brinnington are calling for its closure after suffering years of abuse from the teenage tenants.

A petition has now been handed to Stockport Council by residents on Dawlish Avenue and other streets in a bid to bring a stop to the anti-social nuisance they claim is being caused by the home.

One resident Ann Bell, who has lived in the area for almost 30 years, said her family are regularly targeted by the teenagers, aged between 11 and 16, and added that the problems have escalated over the last few months.

"It's been verbal abuse, shouting, swearing, banging on my door and all sorts of vandalism but all you keep hearing is these kids have problems," she said.

"I'm 63 and I don't need this. You can only take so much."

Her son, Harry, said although there are periods of calm the bad behaviour occurs on an almost daily basis whether the tenants move on or not.

"We are just annoyed that the council have not taken any action on this," he said.

Councillor Colin MacAlister said: "I'm disgusted with the way social services have treated these people and they are doing no favours for the children either because they let them do whatever they like."

He added: "I don't think this type of facility is in the right place but if it is, then they have to have the discipline a normal family would have; and quite clearly they are incapable of giving that."

He said the Brinnington councillors fully support the residents' appeal and have called for a debate involving social services staff at the Tame Valley Area Committee on Monday.

A council spokesman, confirmed the home has been the source of a number of complaints and added that an investigation is underway.

"Some residents have expressed concerns about the behaviour of young people at the care home. However, the council has been looking to address these issues.

"The council is constantly reviewing the quality of services provided for young people, and no decision has yet been made about the future of the care home."

He added that an officer from social services will be attending Monday's area committee meeting